Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
524184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 48:LXXVI. (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523516



Common Names

  • Debile Ginger
  • Himalayan Ginger
  • Khasyan Ginger


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Description

Roscoea debilis (also called Weak Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and yellow, pink, or purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Roscoea debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Roscoea debilis var. debilis
Roscoea debilis var. limprichtii (Loes.) Cowley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roscoea debilis is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roscoea debilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Roscoea debilis

Roscoea debilis is native to the Himalayas, and can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, and India.

Roscoea debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roscoea debilis?

Roscoea debilis

What is the common name of Roscoea debilis?

Ginger lily

What is the natural habitat of Roscoea debilis?

It is native to the Himalayas

Species in the Roscoea genus

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

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